Future Raider News

Nodland/Sunnyside endeavors to create inquiring, knowledgeable, open-minded students that demonstrate respect for cultural differences. We encourage students to be active, compassionate, lifelong learners. Through safe and challenging learning experiences and a rigorous curriculum, we equip our students to show agency and to be collaborative in a global society.

Registrar - Deana Bottei- botteid@live.siouxcityschools.com

Building Instructional Assistant - Rachel Rogers rogersr@live.siouxcityschools.com

SUNNYSIDE: 712-274-4047

Building Instructional Assistant - Mackenzie Melvin melvinm@live.siouxcityschools.com

Building Instructional Assistant - Peyton Schmith saundep@live.siouxcityschools.com

NODLAND

MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:25am- 3:25pm, FRIDAY 8:25am -1:25pm

STUDENTS MAY START ARRIVING AT SCHOOL AT 8:20 UNLESS THEY ARE PLANNING ON EATING BREAKFAST WHICH STARTS AT 8:00 AND ENDS AT 8:20.

SUNNYSIDE

MONDAY -THURSDAY 8:35am -3:35pm, FRIDAY 8:35am - 1:35pm

STUDENTS MAY START ARRIVING AT SCHOOL AT 8:30 UNLESS THEY ARE PLANNING ON EATING BREAKFAST WHICH BEGINS AT 8:00 AND ENDS AT 8:30.

Reminder when entering the office to show your ID and check in to be given a visitor's badge.

Assistant Principal: Melanie Weltz

Call Nodland: 712-274-4044

Call Sunnyside: 712-274-4047

Email: CommNOD@live.siouxcityschools.com
Website: https://nodland-sunnyside.siouxcityschools.org/o/nodland-sunnyside
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NodlandSunnysideElementarySchoolsSCCSD/
Twitter: @Nod_SunSCCSD

Please note the following for recess:

60 degrees and below students must wear an extra layer.

32 degrees and below students must wear a coat.

Thanks for your help with this matter!

Lunch:

When joining your child for lunch at school, please check into the office with a valid ID. We will check you in and give you a visitors' badge. When lunch time is over and students are dismissed from the lunchroom, we ask you to say goodbye to your child, and proceed to the office to check out. For safety reasons, parents will not be allowed to accompany their child to recess or back to their classroom.

Fall Conferences – No School Days

Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 27, and Thursday, October 29. There will be no school for students on Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30. Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education.

*Students will be dismissed two hours early every Friday during the 2026-2027 school year for staff professional development.

Is your child turning 5 on or before September 15, 2027? Take their first big step toward kindergarten with us!

Sioux City Community Schools is excited to launch The Kindergarten Experience - a new event series for prospective kindergarten families in Sioux City. From September through May, you are invited to join us for quarterly interactive events designed to connect your family with our teachers and staff. Plus, your child will receive an official passport book and then earn unique passport stamps at every event they attend. Your child will also collect exclusive gifts along the way.

Visit siouxcityschools.org for an entire sneak peek of this year's events and to register your family.

This month, we are proud to recognize our incredible Nodland Food Service Team—Beth, Lisa, Desyeray, and Crystal—as our Staff Members of the Month!

Every day, these four individuals do far more than prepare and serve meals. They create a welcoming environment for our students, greet them with smiles, and help ensure that every Future Raider is ready to learn. Their hard work behind the scenes keeps our cafeteria running smoothly, while their positive attitudes and genuine care for students make a lasting impact on our school community. They demonstrate teamwork, dedication, and a commitment to excellence. While their efforts might go unnoticed by some, we see and feel the difference they make every single day.

Our PTA is looking for a secretary.

PTA meeting Tuesday October 13th at 6:00pm at Nodland!

Information from Mrs. Fenton our Music Teacher!!

This month we are talking about Responsibility.

One way to define Responsibility is “taking action and understanding the impact of our choices.” Taking action can mean doing the right thing or completing the tasks you have been assigned. Understanding the impact of our choices means that our actions matter. Positive and responsible actions can help people and irresponsible actions can hurt others. Responsibility is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Strong. Across grade levels students will be developing skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting

Start the Day with Breakfast

Studies show a strong connection between eating breakfast and improved academic performance. To support a healthy learning environment, our school provides breakfast daily in addition to lunch. Breakfast is served at our building from 8 am to 8:30 am (elementary school) OR 7 am to 8 am (middle and high school).

Nodland Lunch Times:

TK/K: 11:25-11:50

1st: 11:50-12:15

2nd: 11:40-12:05

Sunnyside Lunch Times:

3rd: 11:25- 11:45

4th: 11:45-12:05

5th: 12:05-12:25

Nodland/Sunnyside Kitchen Managers:

NODLAND - Beth De Laughter 712-274-4044 delaub@live.siouxcityschools.com

SUNNYSIDE - Pam Baker 712-274-4047 bakerp@live.siouxcityschools.com

Please feel free to contact them with any questions regarding breakfast or lunch.

Important Reminders for School Meals (Non-CEP Schools Only) If your student qualifies for free or reduced meals, you will need to complete the online application if you have not done so already. Families that do not qualify for free or reduced meals can deposit money into their student’s MySchoolBucks.com account. Information on meal prices for the 2025-2026 school year is available on the district’s website.

Important Reminders for School Meals (CEP Schools) (Use School Meals graphic above)

(SCHOOL NAME) is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program which allows our school to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to our students. (SCHOOL NAME) students will not be charged for breakfast or lunch during the upcoming school year. A complete list of CEP schools in our district can be found on our website. If you have a student attending another school that is not a CEP school, we encourage you to complete the 2025-2026 online application for free and reduced meals. This will help ensure other students in your family receive the meals they need during the upcoming school year.

For questions or assistance with school meals, please contact the District’s Food Service Department at 712-279-6860 or 712-279-6862.

Everyone feels sad, mad or worried sometimes. While it may be hard to let others know how you are feeling, you may show it in how you think, feel, or act. You may

· Eat less or more

· Argue more

· Cry easily

· Feel bored with things you like

· Have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep

· Want to be alone a lot

· Act before thinking

· Have less energy

· Feel nervous/stressed

When you feel this way, you may want to do something to help you feel better, such as

· Write a story

· Play outside

· Do a puzzle

· Smile or laugh

· Ride a bike

· Draw or paint

If this does not help, talk with a parent or grown up! They should be able to help. https://www.gizmo4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/GizmoPawesome.pd

Bullying and Harassment Free District

The District is committed to providing all students with a safe learning environment in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The District’s Anti-Bullying, Harassment, and Hazing policy defines bullying and harassment as well as the procedures for reporting and investigating bullying or harassment complaints.

If your student feels they are being bullied or harassed, encourage your student to visit with the student involved and tell them to stop. They should also tell a teacher, principal, or trusted adult at their school. An online discrimination, bullying, harassment, and hazing complaint form is also available on the District’s website and may be completed by the student, parent, or school employee.

Advocate for Our Schools

Parent volunteers are needed to join the District’s Grassroots Advocacy Committee. As a volunteer, you will receive email updates about important legislative events that could impact public education and be asked to contact our legislators to advocate for our schools. Tips are provided to help volunteers connect with legislators. Volunteer today and let your voice be heard! Contact Communications@live.siouxcityschools.com to volunteer.

Costs for Damaged or Destroyed Devices

The District provides every student with a device to enhance the overall learning experience. When a student receives their device, it is their responsibility to take appropriate care of the device. Unfortunately, the District has hundreds of devices damaged or destroyed each year.

Damage to devices or lost devices could result in fines and reduced Internet access. Detailed information on fees is available in the Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook on the District website. We encourage you to remind your student about the responsibility that goes with having a device.

Do you have school fees that need to be paid? Visit the Sioux City Community School District website and click on “Pay Fees”. This will link you to MySchoolBucks where you can pay your student’s school fees online. Questions? Please give our school office a call.

Download the District’s Mobile App

The District’s mobile app provides quick and convenient information at your fingertips. Download the mobile to receive push notifications from the District about closings and cancellations and stay updated on today’s school lunch menu, upcoming events, and school news. Look for Sioux City Community Schools in your app store today!

Handbook Includes Updated Protocol Information

Have you reviewed the 2025-2026 SCCSD Parent/Guardian – Student Handbook? The handbook includes important information to help students reach their fullest potential at school. Families are encouraged to review the handbook with their students to make sure they are aware of what is expected of them as a student in the Sioux City Community School District. Click here to view the 2025-2026 Parent/Guardian – Student Handbook.

All Iowa public school districts are required to administer an annual school climate and culture survey to students in grades 3-12 called Conditions for Learning Survey. The survey is designed to measure their engagement in school, safety, and the overall learning environment. The survey will be administered to students in April.

Parents and families of students in preschool through grade 12 will also have the opportunity to participate in the Parent Conditions for Learning Survey. The survey contains similar items to those on the student survey, focusing on areas that range from student safety and positive adult and student relationships to school rules and how they are enforced. Participation in the survey is encouraged, but it is completely voluntary, and all questions are optional to answer.

Please watch your email for more information on the survey.

The District sends out important information regarding school closings and cancellations and other updates to our families via phone, email, and text. Additionally, our school will contact you in case of an emergency or student health concern. Make sure your contact information is updated in our system and that your phone accepts the school’s phone calls. Doing this will ensure you receive school communication promptly and we can reach you in case of an emergency. To make updates to your contact information, please contact our office.

The safety of our students and staff is paramount. The District uses Standard Response Protocol or common terms to communicate our actions and response to an emergency situation. The terms Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter are used so students, staff, and first responders understand the situation and how best to respond.

We encourage families to become familiar with these terms to better understand our school’s response and what to expect in a crisis situation. For more information on safety preparedness within the District, visit siouxcityschools.org.